Briefs from LGRP

Odd-Helge Fjeldstad, Amon Chaligha and Einar Braathen | This is the first issue in a series of Project Briefs from the formative process research (FPR) on the local government reform programme (LGRP) in Tanzania. The Project Briefs intend to present and discuss cases illustrating experiences from various councils…

Odd-Helge Fjeldstad | The recent rationalisation of local government taxes and, in particular, the abolishment of the development levy, imply that many district councils, in the short run, will lose 40-50 percent of their own generated revenues.

Odd-Helge Fjeldstad | Part of the problem of raising local government revenues in Tanzania is persistent public resistance to paying, as evidenced by widespread tax evasion and non-payment of fees and charges.

Deograsias Mushi | The Local Government Reform Programme - LGR target to strengthen grassroots institution to govern, mobilize, manage resources and provide social services through participatory processes that has been well defined from hamlet to council level.

Einar Braathen | Accessibility to clean and safe water for every household has been seen for decades as a core element of basic needs and human rights. The Government of Tanzania (GoT) has endorsed the UN Millennium Development Goals, including the pledge to reduce by…